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Summer 2026Family & Survivors
Left Standing
The Military Survivor Benefits Guide
$19.97$39Launch Price
Instant Digital Download · PDFWritten by a disabled veteran who spent years helping thousands of veterans work through the VA claims process. No consultants. No upsells. No conflicts of interest. Just the information the VA never hands you.
Written by a disabled veteran
Plain language, step by step
Instant PDF download at launch
Actionable — not theory
Left Standing
FWD Assist Publishing
Losing a veteran means navigating a benefits system that most survivors don't know exists and that no one explains clearly in the worst moments of grief. Left Standing is a complete guide to what military survivors are entitled to: DIC payments when the veteran's death was service-connected, Survivors Pension for lower-income surviving spouses, CHAMPVA healthcare coverage, and the Survivor Benefit Plan. You don't have to figure this out alone, and you don't have to leave money on the table.
This guide covers every benefit available to the people veterans left behind.
What This Costs You Without It
Veterans lose thousands every year to the claims industry or to mistakes that could have been avoided with the right information.
Claims Company
$3,000–$6,000+
- Often takes a % of your backpay
- You don't learn the process
- Many are predatory — no oversight
- Locked in with contracts
Going It Alone
$0 upfront
- Months of research on VA.gov
- High chance of preventable denials
- No strategy for evidence building
- Years lost to appeals
Best Value
This Book
$19.97
- Plain-language, step-by-step process
- Written by a VA disability claims educator and disabled veteran with hands-on VSO experience
- You learn, you own the knowledge
- No contracts, no percentage taken
Start with the free toolkit — 15 files, no purchase required.
9 guides and templates, 6 spreadsheets and trackers. Download them now and see how the book turns into action.
Browse the ToolkitWhat This Book Covers
Practical, specific knowledge you can act on the day you read it.
What Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is and who qualifies
How Survivors Pension works for lower-income surviving spouses
How to access CHAMPVA healthcare coverage
How the Survivor Benefit Plan and accrued benefits work
This Book Was Written For You If…
- Surviving spouses of veterans
- Children and dependents of deceased veterans
- Families navigating VA survivor benefits for the first time
- Anyone helping a military family after a veteran's death
What Makes This Different
This is not another generic VA guide scraped from the internet.
Written by a Disabled Veteran
Not a marketing agency. Not a law firm. A VA disability claims educator and disabled veteran with hands-on VSO experience who has personally helped thousands of veterans build claims, develop evidence, and fight for what they earned.
Education, Not Representation
No conflicts of interest. No legal advice you did not ask for. No sales pitch for a $5,000 consulting package. You learn the process. You own the knowledge. You make the decisions.
No Upsells. No Hidden Fees.
The price on this page is the price you pay. There is no subscription, no premium tier, and no bait-and-switch. The book is the product.
Part of a 35-Book Library
Every corner of the VA disability system covered in plain language under one publisher. Claims, conditions, appeals, benefits, transition, and more.
Left Standing
$19.97$39Launch Price
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Common Questions
Straight answers. No runaround.
What format is Left Standing available in?
Left Standing is delivered as an instant-download PDF. You can read it on any device, print it, and reference it as many times as you need. No DRM, no expiration, no hoops.
Is there a refund policy?
Yes. If the book does not meet your expectations, contact us within 30 days and we will make it right. No forms, no runaround. We wrote these books to help veterans, not to take their money.
Who wrote this and why should I trust it?
FWD Assist books are written by Joshua Christopherson, a VA disability claims educator and Air Force and Air National Guard disabled veteran with hands-on VSO experience. Every claim strategy, regulatory citation, and procedural step comes from hands-on experience helping real veterans with real claims.
I am a spouse, not a veteran. Is this for me?
Yes. This book is written for the people who support veterans as much as for veterans themselves. It covers dependent benefits, survivor benefits, caregiver programs, and how to navigate the system on behalf of someone you love.
My veteran does not want to file. Can I do it for them?
A veteran must consent to having a claim filed on their behalf, but you can help them understand the process and prepare their evidence. This book gives you the knowledge to have that conversation with facts, not pressure.
What benefits am I eligible for as a survivor?
Survivors may qualify for DIC, education benefits, healthcare, home loan guarantees, and burial benefits. This book covers each one with eligibility criteria, application steps, and common mistakes to avoid.
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About the Author
Joshua Christopherson is a VA disability claims educator and U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard disabled veteran with hands-on VSO experience. He built FWD Assist HQ to give veterans the knowledge the VA never hands out — plain English, grounded in actual regulations, with no claim shark spin.
Learn More About the MissionThis is one of 35 books covering every corner of the VA disability system.
Browse the Full LibraryDisclaimer: FWD Assist HQ and FWD Assist Publishing provide educational resources only. Nothing in this book constitutes legal advice, medical advice, or accredited representation. Always consult with an accredited VA attorney, claims agent, or Veterans Service Officer for personalized guidance on your specific situation.